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We are seeking a dedicated Dentist for an 8-day assignment in California, starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves working Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, focusing on routine procedures, fillings, crowns, and dentures. The successful candidate will not be responsible for root canals, surgical/wisdom extractions, implants, orthodontics, or pediatric...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
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Our client in California is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 36-day assignment starting Aug 17, 2026. This role involves working 24 hours a week, providing comprehensive preventative and restorative dental services, including primary and preventive care for adults and children, X-rays, exams, routine cleanings, deep cleanings, composite fillings, and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Our client is seeking a skilled Dentist for a 12-day assignment in California, starting Aug 11, 2026. This role involves serving as the sole provider in the office, handling a diverse range of general dentistry cases from 7:45am-5pm shifts. The Dentist will perform procedures including crowns, fillings, endodontics, Invisalign, bonding, cosmetic dentistry,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for a 20-day assignment in California, starting Jul 16, 2026. This role involves providing comprehensive general dentistry services, with a strong emphasis on root canals, within a state-of-the-art military facility. The client offers a flexible schedule, with typical shifts running from 8 am to 5 pm.Responsibilities and DutiesPerform...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Pediatric Dentist for a 4-day assignment with our client in California, beginning on Jul 18, 2026. This engaging role requires a commitment to providing comprehensive dental care to a high volume of pediatric patients, with daily shifts from 8 AM to 5 PM. The successful Pediatric Dentist will focus on a range of general and...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Pediatric Dentist for a 2-day assignment in California, starting Jul 18, 2026. The client requires coverage for shifts from 9 AM to 6 PM, focusing on a high volume of pediatric dental patients. The role involves a comprehensive range of general dentistry for children, including restorative work, fillings, hygiene checks, cavity treatments,...
Location:CA
Specialty:Pediatric Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a Dentist for an engaging 106-day assignment in California, starting Aug 3, 2026. Our client is looking for a skilled professional to provide general dentistry services, including hygiene checks, exams, fillings, crown and bridge procedures, simple extractions, and managing emergency walk-ins. The schedule for this role will be Monday...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
NEW
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Dentist for a 120-day assignment in California, commencing Aug 10, 2026. This role involves providing general dentistry services, with shifts typically scheduled from 8a-5p.Responsibilities and DutiesGeneral DentistryAdditional InformationEMR: EpicShift hours: 8a-5pBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
We are seeking a skilled Dentist for a 4-day assignment in California, commencing Aug 10, 2026. This role involves a schedule of 7:30am-4:30pm, focusing on essential dental procedures such as surgical extractions, analog denture steps, crown & bridge, and comprehensive treatment planning. The client is looking for a dedicated professional to provide...
Location:CA
Specialty:Dentistry
Provider Type:Dentist
Locum tenens dentist jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel dentists hold all the same qualifications as a permanent dentist, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, dentists in California earn an average of $181,720 a year.
Dentists in California are required to complete 50 hours of CE every two years.
It’s estimated that the number of dentist jobs will increase by 4% between 2022 and 2032. This is average for the majority of occupations, with a projection of 5,100 openings for dentists each year.
AMN Healthcare reported that the state most in need of dentists was Florida.
The dental specialty that earns the most money is oral and maxillofacial surgeon. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that oral and maxillofacial surgeons earn about $334,310 annually.
